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• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

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• Surah Al-Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab (Mother of the Book).
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance.
• It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer.
• It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz).
• It has 7 verses.

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• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
• It was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.

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• Katpana Desert is a cold desert 
• Located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Altitude: 2,226 meters above sea level
• Global ranking: 16th largest desert in the world
• Approximate area: ~50 km²
• Average winter temperature: -10°C to 5°C

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• Full Form: Council of Common Interests
• Established: 1973 Constitution
• Chairman: Prime Minister
• Purpose: Federal-provincial coordination
• Function: Resolve inter-government disputes

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• Lord Dalhousie took over as Governor General in 1848.
• 'Doctrine of Lapse' was also formulated by Lord Dalhousie.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was first applied in the year 1848 to the State of Satra.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) in the year 1848.

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• The Communal Award was announced in August 16, 1932.
• It was given by Ramsay MacDonald.
• It introduced separate electorates for different communities.
• Aimed to provide political representation to minorities.
• It came after the 3rd Round Table Conferences.

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• Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972.
• It took place in Shimla, India.
• Signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
• It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war.
• Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

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• The Constitution of Pakistan clearly defines the state religion.
• Under Article 2, Islam is declared the state religion of Pakistan.
• This provision was included in the Constitution of 1973.
• It reflects the Islamic identity of the state.
• It guides the overall legal and ideological framework of Pakistan.

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